This Month In Safari :: Jesus is powerful.

April 30, 2022 | 6 weeks - 2 years

We’re Learning… Jesus is powerful.
Bible Story: Jesus Calms the Storm ● Matthew 8:23-27

Bible Story Activity

WHAT YOU NEED: Bible (Use a children’s Bible if you have one.) 

WHAT YOU SAY: “I love reading the Bible and spending time with Jesus. Let’s read our Bible story together right now!”

WHAT YOU DO:  Read “Jesus Calms the Storm” — Matthew 8:23-27 from the Bible.  (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.)

 

TODDLER ACTIVITIES

Complete the activities below with your toddler to help them learn Jesus loves everyone.

May 1:

Song Activity:

WHAT YOU DO: 

  • Lead your toddler in singing the following to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

          Jesus is all powerful, powerful, powerful.
          Jesus is all powerful,
          and we can trust in Him.

          We can trust Him when we’re scared, when we’re scared, when we’re scared.
          We can trust Him when we’re scared
          because He’s powerful.

  • Continue the activity for as long as your toddler is interested, choosing a different verse each time. For example, “We can trust Him (when we’re sad, while we wait, when we’re angry, etc.).”
  • After the activity, say, “Great job! Who is powerful?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is powerful!”

May 8: 

Memory Verse Activity: Memory Freeze

WHAT YOU NEED: Safari Playlist

WHAT YOU DO: 

  • Play the Praise Party playlist and have a dance party to help your toddler remember the memory verse.
  • After about 30 seconds, pause the music and encourage your toddler to stand very still or FREEZE.
  • Lead them in saying the memory verse with these motions:

          “Great is our Lord (point up)
           and mighty (show arm muscles)
           in power.” (hands on hips)
           Psalm 147:5a (open hands like a book)

  • After saying the verse, turn the music on again and repeat the activity every 30 seconds for as long as your toddler is interested.

May 15:

Game Activity:

WHAT YOU DO: 

  • Tell your toddler, “Let’s play a game to help us remember that Jesus is powerful and we can trust Him!”
  • Read the prompts below and encourage your toddler to respond.
    • “If you know Jesus is more powerful than loud and scary storms, make muscles and say, ‘Jesus is powerful!’”
    • “If you know Jesus is more powerful than creepy bugs, make muscles and say, ‘Jesus is powerful!’”
    • “If you know Jesus is more powerful than big and scary dogs, make muscles and say, ‘Jesus is powerful!’”
    • “If you know Jesus is more powerful than the dark, make muscles and say, ‘Jesus is powerful!’”
    • “If you know Jesus is more powerful than loud and scary noises, make muscles and say, ‘Jesus is powerful!’” 
  • After the activity, say, “Great job! Remember, Jesus is powerful and we can always trust Him. Who is powerful?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is powerful!”

 

May 29:

Song Activity:

WHAT YOU DO:

  • Lead your toddler in singing the following to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell.”

           There was a scary storm.
           There was a scary storm.
           The disciples were afraid of it,
           but Jesus stopped the storm.

Jesus stopped the storm.
           Jesus stopped the storm.
           The wind and waves were very calm,
           when Jesus stopped the storm. 

           We can trust in Jesus.
           We can trust in Jesus.
            Jesus is all powerful,
            and we can trust in Him.

  • Continue the activity for as long as your toddler is interested.
  • After the activity, say, “You did a wonderful job singing! Who is powerful?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is powerful!”